cohen
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈkoʊən// co·hen
n. a very common family name for Jewish people. It comes from a Hebrew word for a priest.
n. a common Jewish surname of Hebrew origin, traditionally indicating descent from the priestly class of Aaron. Often used as a representative example of Jewish identity in sociological or historical texts.
Leonard Cohen was a famous singer and poet.
The professor noted that the name Cohen often appears in genealogical studies of the ancient priesthood.
While the name Cohen is found globally, its distribution remains highest in communities with strong historical ties to the Levant and the subsequent diaspora across Europe and North America.
Usage
Capitalized as a proper noun; when used to refer to a family group, it takes the plural form 'the Cohens'.